Join Amari Onyx, Erica Hughes, and Bekezela Mguni for a morning of reflection. Together, we will explore the dominant narratives of schools and our power to counter them through communal storytelling. As we explore the roots of these narratives, we’ll center on our personal and shared stories, co-creating a vision of a truly liberatory educational experience.
Tag: Community Building
Designed for our arts partners, these workshops are drop-in professional learning opportunities for those that want to deepen their knowledge and competencies around working in schools. On top of that, they’re also great networking opportunities!
Additional sessions in the series:
- Workshop 1: Program Evaluation @The Frick Pittsburgh
November 12th from 3-5PM - Workshop 2: Teacher Planning Meetings @Carnegie Museum of Art Library
January 14th from 10AM-12PM - Workshop 3: Flexible Implementation @Sweetwater Center for the Arts
March 11th from 3-5PM - Workshop 4: Facilitating Professional Learning @TBD
April 29th from 10AM-12PM
Join us for one, some or all!
Following the success of our first game night co-hosted by City Theatre, join us for round two, co-hosted by Attack Theatre. Let’s swap and play the greatest hits of classroom and community-building games. Lead a game (if you’d like)! Learn a game. Leave inspired, refreshed, and ready to build connection in your work. Join us for a night of food and fun in the company of other arts educators!
Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference: Rewiring Learning
Building Bridges & Strengthening Connections
Tech is the tool. Joy is the driver. Partnership is the path.
Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) is an exciting professional development opportunity to advance the integration of educational technology for teachers, K-12 administrators, industry experts, and higher education decision makers in Southwestern PA.
Join us for a transformative conference where we delve into the dynamic journey of educational technology and its profound impact on teaching and learning.
Discover how technology integration offers students unprecedented opportunities to engage with the future of education while in the classroom. Engage with thought leaders, educators, and technologists as we uncover the tools and strategies that are revolutionizing how knowledge is imparted and absorbed.
Whether you’re an educator, administrator, policy-maker, or technology enthusiast, this conference promises to provide valuable insights and practical solutions to enhance the educational experience. Be a part of the conversation that is shaping the next generation of learning.
The goal is to leave with at least: One new skill. One big question. One meaningful connection.
Keynote Speaker
Jeff Remington is the STEM Outreach Liaison for the Penn State Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS).
Schedule
TRETC Networking and Innovation in Education Event:
Aurora Innovation, Inc: Self-Driving Freight is Here
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Aurora Innovation, Inc | 1654 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
TRETC 2026:
Date: January 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Fox Chapel School District, Dorseyville Middle School, 3732 Saxonburg Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238
*The Act 48 hours will be administered at the end of the event.
Cost:
Member Price: Early Bird (ends 12/19) $75 | Regular (ends 1/12) $99 | Late/Onsite $99 | Groups of 5+ $70 Each
Non-Member Price: Early Bird (ends 12/19) $95 | Regular (ends 1/12) $119 | Late/Onsite $119 | Groups of 5+ $70 Each
Arts Ed Collaborative invites school and arts organization staff to the upcoming artlook SWPA Arts Partner Fair—an energizing afternoon designed to spark new connections and strengthen existing partnerships across our region.
Whether you’re an arts partner eager to share your school-based programming or a school representative exploring creative opportunities for students, this event is for you.
What to Expect:
🎨 Arts Partners – Host a table and showcase your offerings to educators and administrators seeking dynamic programming for their schools.
🏫 School Staff – Drop in, explore the room, and discover a wide range of arts partnership possibilities tailored to your students’ needs.
💬 Everyone – Engage in meaningful conversations, get personalized support from AEC staff, and share creative responses to today’s educational and political landscape.
We remain deeply committed to ensuring that every student has access to a powerful, personally relevant arts education. Now more than ever, collaboration is key. Let’s build a stronger, more connected arts education community—one conversation at a time.
Join us for a special evening celebrating you and your invaluable contributions to our community!
Discover resources specifically designed for classrooms and learn about the many opportunities that the History Center offers you and your students. Engage with our handling collection, explore five floors of award-winning exhibitions, and connect with the History Center Learning Team to learn how you can bring history to life in your classroom.
Enjoy light refreshments and cocktails as you mingle with fellow teachers and learn more about our offerings!
The open house is free for educators with advance registration.
Come out to the Queer Futures Forum on Wednesday, June 25th! Dreams of Hope’s Queer Youth Advisory Council is excited to host this inaugural event centering the lives of queer and Trans people in Pittsburgh.
Gather with community members to discuss the creation of a region where we are radically supported, loved, and free!
Don’t miss this invitation to forge connections and share your thoughts and desires with the community. Let’s live out our dreams!
RSVP and see event details at queerfuturesforum.eventbrite.com
Join us for the Pittsburgh Launch of Brittany J. Thurman’s new middle grade mystery, Opal Watson: Private Eye. Set in Chicago, this novel follows the story of a young sleuth using her detective skills to solve the mystery of who is sabotaging the renovations in her apartment building… With the help of her cousin Frank, her best friend Madison, her trusty cane, Pinkerton, and maybe even a new friend Ivy, will Opal solve the mystery and help save her beloved building from being bought out by developers?
Come and meet the author, learn more about the story, and celebrate this launch with us! Brittany will be joined in conversation by our very own Imogen. We’ll do reading, a conversation, and a Q&A!
This event is free and everyone is welcome. Brittany’s book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. We hope to see you there!
Ideal for ages 8+ but all are welcome!
Escape the Deep is a brand new production created and performed by theatriQ, Dreams of Hope’s queer and Trans youth performing arts ensemble.
In 2030, the beloved town of Mortimer Harbor is flooding. Communities are displaced, housing is scarce, and the government’s denial and resource hoarding only make things worse.
The displaced flock to The Lighthouse, “where the lights are always on for you.” But what was once a source of vibrance for the community has been left to the elements.
Two friends reunite while another pair feuds. Still, they must gather the Lighthouse’s past patrons and delve into its history to uncover what led to the unraveling. With the water on the rise and the authorities closing in, will they be able to escape the deep?
Join us for this brand new production created entirely by queer and Trans youth!
Our budding mentorship program at Dreams of Hope offers you the opportunity to mentor queer & Trans young people. With daily transgressions against our humanity, we look to our community for models of leadership and care across generations!
If you want to share your journey, talents, and wisdom and impact a young person’s life, consider attending Dreams of Hope’s Mentor Training! The inaugural training with Dakota Rottino-Garilli is the first step to getting involved in our mentorship program as an adult mentor. We’re excited to have you!
(If you are looking to be mentored, save the date for our youth training on May 10th :D)
Please note: this event is available at no cost; however, space is limited. Please consider your registration a commitment and let us know if you can no longer make it!